Abstract
The amide group of 2-acyl-N,N-dialkyl-1-naphthamides, twisted perpendicular to the naphthyl ring, controls the stereoselectivity of attack of nucleophiles on the 2-substituent. Selectivities of >140:1 may be achieved with bulky nucleophiles, which attack anti to the N,N-dialkyl group.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5577-5580 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Jul 1996 |